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SunTzu · 20 April 2019, 03:11 AM

Landed at my office 30 minutes ago. Treated myself to this. Got a great deal. Bought a custom black handmade leather strap with cream colored stitching on its way. Very nice and wears comfortably on the wrist. Nice box. A little tool to change the date by pressing a recessed button on the side of the case. Sort of an impulse purchase.

About the movement: https://watchbase.com/hamilton/caliber/h-31

Hamilton caliber H-31
Base: ETA 7753
Movement: Automatic
Display: Analog
Diameter: 30.00
Jewels: 27
Reserve: 60
Frequency: 28800

Description

The Hamilton H-31 is based on the Valjoux 7753. The H-21 is similar though based on the 7750. These movements most notable change compared to the standard version is the 60 hour power reserve.

The following elements have been modified:

- The entire kinematic chain has been refined, from the barrel to the escapement
- The escapement regulator has been suppressed, facilitating optimal reliability and precision
- The main spring has been improved to increase a typical power reserve of 60 hours.
- The mono-block rotor is distinctively skeletonized with an “H” shape and aviation-inspired cut-outs, a signature of individualization.

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Cabaiguan · 20 April 2019, 11:53 AM

Great looking watch. Enjoy!

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Justindo · 20 April 2019, 12:16 PM

That's a great looking watch and an excellent value. Congratulations.

vman · 20 April 2019, 12:58 PM

The watch box alone is better than most of the boxes from expensive brands ;-) Love Hamilton--the brand drew me into watches.

bobernet · 20 April 2019, 01:29 PM

Looks very nice. Enjoy.

SunTzu · 20 April 2019, 01:56 PM

Thanks fellas I’m really enjoying it. It has some heft but not too big on the wrist. Looking forward to the strap to complete the look although the one that came with it isn't bad. Nice signed buckle. I already removed it!

You can see it’s almost midnight and it’s starting to creep into the next day. Will see where it is at midnight.

Quick lume shot. Double indicator at 12:00.

EDIT: OK, it changed one minute before midnight.

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rolehex · 20 April 2019, 04:28 PM

Beautiful! Really like this watch in the blue face as well.

janice&fred · 20 April 2019, 06:35 PM

that thing oozes '60's snazz.

AEC · 20 April 2019, 08:35 PM

Love that! Thanks for posting. I may have to stop in at my local dealer and see if one is around.

scarlet knight · 20 April 2019, 09:09 PM

Congrats and enjoy! Mine says hello!

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1William · 20 April 2019, 10:23 PM

Congratulations. I really like this watch and the new blue dial version is strong also. My AD has one, but I have four watches inbound from Basel 19 and just picked up the Tudor Black Bay Bronze Grey so I will wait.

SunTzu · 30 April 2019, 03:44 AM

Hi guys. Thanks again for the compliments. I bought a custom handmade leather strap with off white stitching from Jack Foster

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stockae92 · 30 April 2019, 06:06 AM

I really like the styling of it, but I keep telling myself ... "I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch ... "

scarlet knight · 30 April 2019, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

I really like the styling of it, but I keep telling myself ... "I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch ... "

Hope you get one.

august1410 · 30 April 2019, 08:36 AM

That's a fantastic looking watch. I should not have looked at this thread. My "short list" just got a little longer.

AEC · 30 April 2019, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

I really like the styling of it, but I keep telling myself ... "I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch ... "

Ha! Me, too, exactly! I was eyeballing a pretty nice price on a pre-owned one the other day, and I had to control my impulsiveness

mps354 · 30 April 2019, 12:15 PM

Very nice!

Urosfan · 30 April 2019, 01:47 PM

Congrats

AEC · 2 September 2019, 09:13 AM

Bumping this thread to say I'm excited to have one of these cool chronographs on its way to me now. I handled it at my local dealer's counter last week, and then one turned up for a fair price on the sales corner of another forum, so I pounced. I'll report back after it arrives in a few days. Cheers!

Djriches · 2 September 2019, 01:01 PM

Congrats

AEC · 10 September 2019, 11:54 PM

It arrived

. I’m digging this watch a lot

.

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benlee · 11 September 2019, 12:20 AM

Congrats! This Hamilton is an excellent watch. I have the reverse panda blue and love it.

Mine says Hi.

20 April 2019, 03:11 AM	#1
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Incoming 1968 Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph Landed at my office 30 minutes ago. Treated myself to this. Got a great deal. Bought a custom black handmade leather strap with cream colored stitching on its way. Very nice and wears comfortably on the wrist. Nice box. A little tool to change the date by pressing a recessed button on the side of the case. Sort of an impulse purchase. About the movement: https://watchbase.com/hamilton/caliber/h-31 Hamilton caliber H-31 Base: ETA 7753 Movement: Automatic Display: Analog Diameter: 30.00 Jewels: 27 Reserve: 60 Frequency: 28800 Description The Hamilton H-31 is based on the Valjoux 7753. The H-21 is similar though based on the 7750. These movements most notable change compared to the standard version is the 60 hour power reserve. The following elements have been modified: - The entire kinematic chain has been refined, from the barrel to the escapement - The escapement regulator has been suppressed, facilitating optimal reliability and precision - The main spring has been improved to increase a typical power reserve of 60 hours. - The mono-block rotor is distinctively skeletonized with an “H” shape and aviation-inspired cut-outs, a signature of individualization. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

20 April 2019, 11:53 AM	#2
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	Great looking watch. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

20 April 2019, 12:58 PM	#4
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	The watch box alone is better than most of the boxes from expensive brands ;-) Love Hamilton--the brand drew me into watches. __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

20 April 2019, 01:56 PM	#6
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Incoming 1968 Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chronograph Thanks fellas I’m really enjoying it. It has some heft but not too big on the wrist. Looking forward to the strap to complete the look although the one that came with it isn't bad. Nice signed buckle. I already removed it! You can see it’s almost midnight and it’s starting to creep into the next day. Will see where it is at midnight. Quick lume shot. Double indicator at 12:00. EDIT: OK, it changed one minute before midnight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

30 April 2019, 03:44 AM	#12
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Hi guys. Thanks again for the compliments. I bought a custom handmade leather strap with off white stitching from Jack Foster Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

20 April 2019, 12:16 PM	#3
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	That's a great looking watch and an excellent value. Congratulations.

20 April 2019, 01:29 PM	#5
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	Looks very nice. Enjoy.

20 April 2019, 04:28 PM	#7
rolehex 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,433	Beautiful! Really like this watch in the blue face as well.

20 April 2019, 06:35 PM	#8
janice&fred Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: janice Location: St.Petersburg Fl Watch: all of them! Posts: 673	that thing oozes '60's snazz.

20 April 2019, 08:35 PM	#9
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	Love that! Thanks for posting. I may have to stop in at my local dealer and see if one is around.

20 April 2019, 09:09 PM	#10
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,131	Congrats and enjoy! Mine says hello! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 April 2019, 10:23 PM	#11
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Congratulations. I really like this watch and the new blue dial version is strong also. My AD has one, but I have four watches inbound from Basel 19 and just picked up the Tudor Black Bay Bronze Grey so I will wait.

30 April 2019, 06:06 AM	#13
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,879	I really like the styling of it, but I keep telling myself ... "I don't need another watch, I don't need another watch ... " __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

30 April 2019, 08:36 AM	#15
august1410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: 1983 15003 Posts: 626	That's a fantastic looking watch. I should not have looked at this thread. My "short list" just got a little longer. __________________ “The timid man yearns for full value and asks for a tenth. The bold man strikes for double value and compromises on par.” - Mark Twain

30 April 2019, 12:15 PM	#17
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,971	Very nice!

30 April 2019, 01:47 PM	#18
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats

2 September 2019, 09:13 AM	#19
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	Bumping this thread to say I'm excited to have one of these cool chronographs on its way to me now. I handled it at my local dealer's counter last week, and then one turned up for a fair price on the sales corner of another forum, so I pounced. I'll report back after it arrives in a few days. Cheers!

2 September 2019, 01:01 PM	#20
Djriches Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: GB Posts: 10	Congrats

10 September 2019, 11:54 PM	#21
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	It arrived . I’m digging this watch a lot . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 September 2019, 12:20 AM	#22
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Congrats! This Hamilton is an excellent watch. I have the reverse panda blue and love it. Mine says Hi. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

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